This one time at Burning Man… we were camped across the street from a large tent with an inviting sign above the door. Inside was an art gallery with lots of nifty paintings and sculptures on display. All G-rated.

While viewing the exhibits, I noticed a person walk right thru the back wall of the tent, and I realized there was a portal to an adjacent tent, with two sets of curtains so that only minimal light could enter or escape, even when someone walked thru.

I assumed there was more art in there, either non-G-rated or something with clever lighting that required a dark room to appreciate. So I walked thru.

Inside were rows and rows of rudimentary beds, just mattresses with sheets, maybe 20 of them. And on each mattress was a naked couple apparently warming up to make a baby.

I have no problem with people mating. It’s a sweet and harmless thing to glimpse. If a couple does not prefer privacy, it is no skin off my nose. But I was not prepared for an industrial grade baby assembly line, so I probably stood there slack-jawed a little too long – until a production foreman sauntered up and gently invited me to enjoy the exhibits in the outer tent instead.

Later in the week this camp hosted a Beaver Eating Contest, and two members of my own camp participated. But this was also a no-spectators affair, and so far as I know it was not web-casted.

Elliot wrote:I have no problem with people mating. It’s a sweet and harmless thing to glimpse. If a couple does not prefer privacy, it is no skin off my nose. But I was not prepared for an industrial grade baby assembly line, so I probably stood there slack-jawed a little too long – until a production foreman sauntered up and gently invited me to enjoy the exhibits in the outer tent instead.

Every time I read this I completely loose it! "Industrial grade baby assembly line" and "production foreman" crack me up.

Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

Could be, but they were definitely on Coral Reef street. Man side, 4:35 side, with the art exhibit tent facing 4:30. I was straight across 4:30 from them; Man side, 4:25 side, in my Kinetic Sculpture Race Camp.

I don't know if they were broadcasting only by loudspeaker, of they had an actual radio wave transmitter. If they had a radio transmitter, any camp -- including someone two blocks away on E -- could have plumbed the broadcast into their own loudspeaker.

I know burning man is a great place for self expression and counter culture, I don't think the acts of public sex would be welcomed by everyone. You would probably have a few people who aren't too thrilled about the idea, but i'm sure there would be a few that would willing participate. Dreaming about such acts is always nice, but when it comes to reality, I think its a much different story.

JesseP wrote:I know burning man is a great place for self expression and counter culture, I don't think the acts of public sex would be welcomed by everyone. You would probably have a few people who aren't too thrilled about the idea, but i'm sure there would be a few that would willing participate. Dreaming about such acts is always nice, but when it comes to reality, I think its a much different story.

Not when they are performed badly, when well done applause are in order.

JesseP wrote:I know burning man is a great place for self expression and counter culture, I don't think the acts of public sex would be welcomed by everyone. You would probably have a few people who aren't too thrilled about the idea, but i'm sure there would be a few that would willing participate. Dreaming about such acts is always nice, but when it comes to reality, I think its a much different story.

Not when they are performed badly, when well done applause are in order.

Picked up a copy of Nerve.com's "Bad Sex - We Did It So You Don't Have To" book at the second-hand store yesterday (for a buck). Promptly gifted it to my husband to read on the long plane ride to TTITD.

I think he's happier with this purchase than any other I made all last week.

From what I've read so far, it's freaking hilarious!

Worry is a misuse of imagination“She hadblue skin, And so didhe. He kept it hid And so did she.They searched for blueTheir whole life through, Then passed right by- And never knew.” Shel Silverstein

JesseP wrote:I know burning man is a great place for self expression and counter culture, I don't think the acts of public sex would be welcomed by everyone. You would probably have a few people who aren't too thrilled about the idea, but i'm sure there would be a few that would willing participate. Dreaming about such acts is always nice, but when it comes to reality, I think its a much different story.

Not when they are performed badly, when well done applause are in order.

Four years ago on Sunday afternoon a couple was getting it on in an open space out past I or J - way out in nowhere. As our group passed by we all applauded. They paused, waved and then continued.

You know it's going to be a bad day when you jump out of bed and miss the floor.

Haliegh, you won't get much useful info on eplaya. the 1000+ post regulars are insecure trolls who "snark" (attack) newbies. Sex in a place where minors can see is forbidden. Sex in a place visible to people outside your immediate campmates might get you in trouble. Best to keep it inside and private. There are private sex venues/camps that couples and single females have access to.

Anyone taking offence at anything in my posts - tough. It's only an internet forum. Stop being overly sensitive. you are shallow and banal. Eplayans who spend hours a day posting need to make in person friends and mentally masturbate less.

Just a thought-If people have nothing to add to the discussion they should refrain from replying and showing themselves to be judgmental holier then thou haters. You come across as the Dr. Drew of Burning Man.

Eric wrote:B) Think of ePlaya as a house party. Do you walk into a room full of strangers & ask, repeatedly, if anyone's kinky & if you can have sex on the couch in front of everyone? Don't be surprised that people are reacting with a bit of... distaste.

Anyone taking offence at anything in my posts - tough. It's only an internet forum. Stop being overly sensitive. you are shallow and banal. Eplayans who spend hours a day posting need to make in person friends and mentally masturbate less.

During exodus a couple in front in front and to the right of us laid a blanket down under their flat bed trailer and tried to discretely have sex. The blanket they taped up on the side fell down, but at that point they didn't care anymore. They get a 10 from ken, an 8 from me. Guy next to them handed her a pack of baby wipes when they were done. Hilarious.

When the only tool you got is a hammer, every problem looks like a hippie.

Mmmmmm I love the smell of Burning Man - Token

Getting overly dramatic about the ticket sale process is so 2012. - Maladroit

People tend to attack any incorrect and misleading information posted by people who don't bother to do their homework and read the extensively provided materials on Burning Man, BRC and the playa.

We'll regularly snark anything the whim takes us, usually trying to wait until page 2 to give a chance to meaningful answers.

Jar Jar Sith Lord.Odd. No bears in the dump. Oh well, lets go across the road & pick blueberries..... but don't harm the red dragon that frequents the area from time to time. He and I have an agreement.